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WOAR - Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence is Philadelphia's ONLY Rape Crisis Center located in the heart of Center City Philadelphia.

08/19/2026

🐐 Growing Healthy Friendships — Right Alongside the Goats! 🐐

This week, our own Quinn headed out to the Philly Goat Project to lead workshops with middle and high schoolers on two topics close to WOAR's heart: building healthy friendships and staying safe online.

Surrounded by nature (and some very curious goats 🐐), students dug into real conversations — how to spot red flags, how to set boundaries with friends, and practical steps for staying safe online, like protecting personal information, screenshotting concerning messages to show a trusted adult, and knowing when to reach out for help.

Prevention starts with these conversations — and we're so glad Quinn got to have them in such a unique, welcoming space. Thank you to the Philly Goat Project for hosting! 🌳

08/13/2026

Healthy relationships are built on mutual respect. Your boundaries deserve to be heard, honored, and supported—not challenged or ignored. Setting boundaries is an important part of protecting your well-being and fostering relationships grounded in trust, respect, and care.

08/11/2026

Innovation without accountability can reproduce harm.” — Ruha Benjamin

Pennsylvania’s response to AI-generated sexual abuse and exploitation continues evolving as lawmakers work to modernize protections for children and survivors.

From Act 125 to Senate Bill 1050 and House Bill 2474, bipartisan efforts across both chambers have helped recognize an urgent reality: AI-generated abuse causes real harm, and Pennsylvania’s laws and response systems must continue adapting alongside rapidly changing technology.

WOAR appreciates the lawmakers who have helped advance this work, including:
Senators Tracy Pennycuick, Scott Martin, Lisa Baker, and James Malone
Representatives Nikki Rivera and Kristin Marcell

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, please call WOAR's 24/7 Hotline 215-985-3333. Trained, trauma-informed advocates are available around the clock to offer confidential support and connect you with the resources you need.

08/10/2026

We want to hire YOU now! 💜 WOAR is growing our team and looking for a **Counselor** and a **Clinical Director** to join us in supporting survivors of sexual violence in Philadelphia. If you're passionate about trauma-informed care and making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

For more details and to apply: WOAR.org/Join-Our-Team

08/05/2026

Yesterday, Quinn represented WOAR at the National Night Out community event at The Home Depot on Castor Avenue, connecting with neighbors, families, and local law enforcement. It was a wonderful opportunity to share resources, answer questions, and raise awareness about the support and services available to survivors of sexual violence.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table, and to the organizers for bringing the community together for an evening focused on building stronger, safer neighborhoods. Together, we can create communities where everyone feels supported, heard, and empowered.

08/04/2026

Not all of WOAR’s work happens in public spaces. Every day, our team is out in the community educating, collaborating, advocating, and supporting survivors.

Recently, WOAR advocated for a budget increase for all PA r**e crisis centers in Harrisburg, provided a full-day anti-sexual harassment training with the Outward Bound School, joined the Women’s Law Project for a lunch and learn on restorative justice, and connected with community members at a local event at Louis Bluver Theatre at The Drake.

WOAR continued this work through a collaborative retreat at La Salle University focused on preventing campus sexual violence, restorative justice meetings with participants, and a panel on elder sexual abuse with the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging.

This is what prevention, education, advocacy, and survivor support looks like in action — steady, daily, community-centered work that helps build a safer Philadelphia for everyone.

07/31/2026

🚨 WE ARE HIRING! 🚨 WOAR is looking to fill two important roles: Counselor and Clinical Director. Join a team dedicated to trauma-informed, survivor-centered care in Philadelphia. Help us continue this vital work —Apply Today!

For more details and to apply: LinkedIn.com/Jobs/View/4446875661 or WOAR.org/Join-Our-Team

07/29/2026

Summer brings concerts, festivals, vacations, barbecues, pool parties, and time spent celebrating with friends and family. No matter the setting, consent should always be part of the plan.

Consent is clear, voluntary, informed, and ongoing. It cannot be assumed because someone is flirting, wearing revealing clothing, in a relationship, or has consented before. A person can change their mind at any time, and silence or a lack of resistance is not consent.

Alcohol or drugs never excuse ignoring someone’s boundaries, and a person who is incapacitated cannot consent.

Check in. Listen. Respect the answer. Look out for one another and help create summer celebrations where everyone feels safe and respected. Learn more at https://pcar.org/consent

WOAR’s free and confidential support is available 24 hours a day every day of the year at 215.985.3333 (text or call).

07/27/2026

Grooming can look like attention before it becomes control.

It may start with compliments, gifts, promises, rides, money, housing, friendship, romance, or someone offering help when a person is struggling. Over time, that “help” can turn into pressure, isolation, threats, manipulation, and exploitation.

As Councilmember Dr. Nina Ahmad recently noted, trafficking does not always begin with a dramatic abduction. It often begins with trust.

And it can happen to anyone — at any age, income level, education level, job, or background. Traffickers look for vulnerability, trust, and opportunity.

Understanding grooming helps us recognize exploitation sooner, support survivors without judgment, and protect people before harm escalates.

07/16/2026

July is Disability Pride Month—a time to celebrate the strength, identity, contributions, and diversity of people with disabilities while continuing to challenge ableism and barriers to inclusion.

Survivors with disabilities may face additional obstacles when seeking help, including inaccessible services, communication barriers, dependence on caregivers, discrimination, and not being believed.

Every survivor deserves support that is accessible, respectful, affirming, and centered on their choices. Disability does not diminish a person’s right to safety, bodily autonomy, dignity, or justice.

This month and throughout the year, we remain committed to listening to disabled survivors, respecting their autonomy, and helping create communities where everyone can access the care and support they need.

WOAR’s free and confidential support is available 24 hours a day at 215.985.3333 (text or call).

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1617 JFK Boulevard Suite 800
Philadelphia, PA
19103

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12159853333

Website

http://www.woar.org/

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